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wiiba adv tmp nj
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[N]

early; soon

See also: wayiiba adv tmp



wiiba ; wiiba go ;

wiiba nj
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wiiba go nj
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Wiiba go gidaa-bi-dagoshin.

You should come early.
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Wewiibitaan. Wiiba zhigwa da-biijibizo gakinoo'amaadiiwidaabaan.

Hurry up! The school bus will be here soon.
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Giishpin ningwakwak, wiiba wii'-niiskaadad. 

If it clouds over, nasty weather is coming soon.
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Onzaam wiiba ningii'-amaji'igoo zhebaa.

They woke me up too early this morning.
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Giishpin ningizigodeg, wiiba gigizheb giga-gagwe-aazhawagaakomin.

If the ice starts to melt, we'll have to try crossing early in the morning.
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waawiiba adv tmp

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